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Amy Jordan

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English
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English
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Speaks

Spanish
C2
,
Portuguese
B2
,
French
A2

About Me

Over the last 20 years I have enjoyed traveling the world and meeting and communicating with a diverse range of people. Off and on throughout that time I helped to support myself by teaching English. I have taught lessons to large and small groups as well as tutored children and adults one on one. In any context, my approach is generally the same: try to get the student to communicate. While every learner is different and their cultures vary widely, I see my role as a motivator not a lecturer! The most effective means that I've found to motivate my students is to try and have fun, get them talking and not focus overly on errors. My techniques may vary towards how to teach the four realms of fluency: reading, writing, listening and speaking. However, no matter the age of my students, games will be played to make the learning process more engaging.
My history of teaching English is fortified by a college degree in linguistics from The Evergreen State College and a certificate in TESOL from Seattle Pacific University. With Verbling I aim to put all of my experiences and qualifications to good use!
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Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English

Résumé

schoolEducation

1994 - 1998
B.A. Linguistics
The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA USA
Studied the evolution and sociology of spoken communication and its manifestations in languages around the world.

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2009 - 2009
Private English Tutor
Portela Family - Arcoverde, Pernambuco, Brazil
Enhanced the English study and output of 11 year old student. Conducted oral/aural, written and listening quizzes based on primary school curriculum. Assessed student output to gauge when additional help was required
2002 - 2003
Substitute English Teacher
English Language Institute - San Francisco, CA USA
Facilitated lessons on and monitored adult students of various nationalities in the use of English language fluency. Oversaw practice tests for students to prepare for TOEFL exam. Followed primary teachers' lesson plans, supplementing as needed.
2001 - 2001
English Teacher/Camp Counselor
Britannia School of English - Barcelona, Catalunya, SPAIN
Developed curriculum for and conducted classes with students aged 7-16 during intensive English summer camp in Espot, Spain. Facilitated fluency exercises (with and emphasis on speaking and listening) in the form of group work and games. Monitored student output for communicative efficacy. Maintained basic portfolios of craft work of younger students. Assisted resort staff in overseeing outdoor adventure activities such as hiking and swimming.
1999 - 2000
Private English Tutor
Tetilla and Guisti Families - Mendoza, ARGENTINA
Met with and developed reading writing and listening skills for school aged children, aged 9 to 17 of 2 different families. Assessed progress of students to ensure success of language programs. Prepared students for exams and oral presentations in their English classes.

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2017 - 2017
TESOL Certification
Seattle Pacific University - Seattle, WA USA
Masters level coursework in the pedagogy of teaching English to speakers of other languages.

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